Free Newcomer Services for Immigrants and Refugees in Ontario
Achēv’s Newcomer Information Centre (NIC) offers a wide range of free services to help immigrants and refugees successfully transition to a new life in Canada.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Permanent Residents, Convention Refugee or CUAET
- Resident of Ontario, 16 years and older
Please note: International Students and Work Permit Holders are NOT eligible to apply.
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Achieve Your Settlement Goals with Our Support
Achēv’s Newcomer Information Centre (NIC) helps immigrants and refugees from diverse backgrounds achieve their full potential in Canada. Our friendly and multilingual staff will provide you with one-on-one information and referral services to help you settle successfully in Ontario.
Advance your career with personalized employment support
Get referrals to free programs and services
Book a language assessment for referral to English or French language classes
Get assistance with evaluating your international credentials
Find a mentor in your professional field
Relaunch your career with low-interest educational loans
Attest your documents with our free commissioner of oaths services
Engage your children in fun and educational virtual activities
Ace the Canadian Citizenship Test with our support
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What Our Clients Say
"As a newcomer, I highly recommend Achēv’s services. Achēv is one of the best service providers in Ontario. They have everything a newcomer will need. Their team of professionals will provide all possible support to help and guide you as a new immigrant to Canada.”
Rami A.
"Achēv is a wonderful centre for newcomers and has very dedicated and talented people working there. I had the pleasure of being mentored on a number of my employment needs such as Canadian resume writing, job search strategies, interview skills, etc. I would highly recommend Achēv!"
Sameera Z.
"Achēv, the name itself, is great for its selfless service and dedicated staff members. It's really an awesome organization that helps newcomers in different fields as per their requirements. Achēv’s webinars helped me learn a lot about the Canadian culture, resume styles and job search strategies."
Gomati D.
Achēv is a great organization that helps newcomers and job seekers with its wide variety of resources and settlement services. All the staff members are so helpful; you never feel like a stranger for a single moment."
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